Many people follow a vegetarian diet for the sake of their health. Buddhist disciples follow a vegetarian diet to nurture their compassion. Practicing compassion yields blessings and virtues as a result.
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The secular world stresses revenge and conflicts, making our world a warring battlefield. Buddhist teachings emphasize pacifism, compassion, and forbearance – this world would be much more peaceful if everyone practiced the Buddha’s teachings.
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If you have great aspirations that go beyond those of this world, you won’t suffer from emotional attachments. You will be able to lead others to enlightenment. Thus, you must set your aspirations and put them into practice! If you have extraordinary wisdom, you won’t be confused by deluded views and can guide those who lack wisdom. Thus, you must also delve deeply into the Dharma.
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The Earth Store Sutra is considered a sutra about filiality, and a mirror which clearly reflects the principles of cause and effect. Only by reading the sutra with a calm mind will we be able to understand.
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Why do some people suffer from poverty?
Their poverty results from not practicing giving in previous lives. In order to turn poverty into happiness, peacefulness, and blessings, we must give despite being poor. Otherwise, we will be even more impoverished in our next life. The rich practiced the act of giving in their previous lives; however, if they do not continue, there will be no blessings for them in their next life. So, both the rich and the poor must practice giving.
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Buddhas and all sentient beings are of the same true nature. Bhikshu Dharmakara was wise; he cultivated and became Amitabha Buddha. We, on the other hand, are victims of our secular cleverness and have converted ourselves into mundane people. What a waste! How pitiful!
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If you can do good deeds but cannot stop doing bad deeds, then virtuous causes will be hampered by negative ones. It is like eating good food that has been contaminated with bacteria that harm your health. How could you stay healthy?
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All sentient beings reside within Buddha’s mind of compassion. Similarly, all Buddhas reside within our minds, as our True Nature is the Buddha Nature. We will attain Buddhahood as long as we cultivate.
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The empty nature of the universe is what allows infinite planets to come into and out of existence. Because all phenomena undergo arising and cessation, they are impermanent. Although impermanent, the cyclic nature of birth and death grants all phenomena continuity.
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Kind speech brings many rewards. In your next life, people will like to hear you talk and will follow what you say.
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